Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Kerry's Gate

Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Kerry's Gate

Hard

riders

Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Kerry's Gate

03:23

67.9km

930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 55.1 km for 258 m

After 64.0 km for 166 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.1 km

Church Shrubbery

Forest

16.8 km

Corras Shrubbery

Forest

35.8 km

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

Highlight • Castle

Once an important border castle, and birthplace of Henry V of England. In 1647 the site was reused and built over by Great Castle House, which has since become the headquarters and regimental museum of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers.

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36.1 km

Salt & Pepper

Highlight • Cafe

Seats outside, good cake.

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36.9 km

Monnow Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Monnow Bridge is the only surviving mediaeval fortified river bridge in Britain where the gate tower stands on the bridge. As such, the bridge is Grade I-listed and has been …

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36.9 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Highlight • Bridge

Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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55.2 km

Grosmont Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Grosmont is a one of the "Three Castles of Gwent" a trio of strongholds (also including Skenfrith and White Castle).

The original earth-and-timber stronghold was built on a "gros mont" …

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55.4 km

Angel Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice friendly community pub. Good beer. Visit the castle (free) as well

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55.7 km

The Angel Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Cosy Inn with a wood fire, decent ales and a good menu

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64.0 km

Dore Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Once one of the great Cistercian Abbeys of England, today Dore Abbey is used as the Church of the Holy Trinity and St Mary. Founded in 1147, it served the …

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67.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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